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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.86, 931.29 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.86, 931.29 and 380.11 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.86 : 931.29 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.86/931.29 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.86x = 931.29 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.86x = 353,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,992.64/674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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